Whether you’re local or visiting, there’s always something to see and do in Colchester. Explore events, activities and ideas to help you plan your trip.
Council services
Find helpful support and advice for keeping on top of rising living expenses.
View your recycling calendar, order new containers and find out what to put out each week.
Search for planning applications, submit an application and find guidance and resources for navigating the planning process.
Register for Council tax, pay your Council tax bill and apply for a discount or exemption.
Make a claim, manage your account and find helpful advice and support.
Find information on disabled facilities grant including stairlift grant, home repair loan.
Manage your business rates account, find out about our business waste collection service and obtain licensing.
Apply for housing and manage your account.
Apply for Building Control approval, check which supporting documents are required and how much it costs. You can also search for an application.
Report fly-tipping, find out about street cleaning or pay a fixed penalty notice.
Register to vote and find out about upcoming elections.
Book a pest control appointment, report a lost dog or report a noise nuisance.
Buy a parking permit, find car parks and information about road closures.
See and apply for our available positions, find out about apprenticeship opportunities and work experience.
Colchester Leisure World, Aqua Springs spa, Colchester Events, Colchester and Ipswich museums.
Apply for licences (including premises licences, taxi driver licences, temporary event notices), and access our licensing register.
Find information on what you will need to complete a local land charge search if you remortgage or buying property or land.
Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
See the latest information and updates relating to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Essex.
A Summer of Discovery and Wonder
Enjoy a summer packed with exciting events, immersive exhibitions and unforgettable experiences at Colchester Museums from 21 July to 2 September 2026.
New inclusive play area coming to Wheatfield Road after £40,000 funding boost
24 July 2026
Families in Stanway can look forward to an exciting new play area at Wheatfield Road, with work set to begin later this month on a major refurbishment designed to create a more modern and engaging space for local children.
Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Await at Colchester Castle This September
24 July 2026
Step into a world of ancient intrigue, scandal and suspense as Colchester Castle invites you to uncover a deadly conspiracy at its immersive murder mystery evening, The Nile-High Club, on Saturday 19 September 2026.
One Giant Leap for a Summer Day Out: Museum of the Moon Now Open at Colchester Castle
24 July 2026
24 July – 31 October 2026 | An unmissable experience.
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